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Metra ethereal MHX

It only fit the speakers but not the CD player, What a waste of money, thanks for nothing.

Pros:

Cons:Doesn't fit and not worth the money it would cost to return it so I;m just stop with a useless cable and out of the money.

Crutchfield responseon 9/4/2018Once we saw this review, our Customer Support specialist, Brendan, reached out to Corinne to offer a return. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Customer Support team right away.

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High quality cable

Super quality cable. Very well made and gives me quality sound for my connection to my Bose speaker and my headphones.
When it comes electronics I no longer try to go cheap thru other online retailers. I now only buy from Crutchfield. I got fed up with knockoffs from unknown sellers.

Metra ethereal MHX

No question about it, the optical connections between your receiver and CD player are awesome. I had been using RCA cables between my receiver and my CD player and the music with the optical connections is so much clearer and wonderful to listen to. I am enjoying listening to my CD collection. Pulling out all my favorite CD's.

Needed Cable

I was told for my Panasonic TV I would need this cable. The TV has only a Toslink cable connection, so I had no choice. It does what it is supposed to for using the headphones with my TV. It was frustrating because there was no directions on how to connect everything. I figured out there was a door to open for the cable to go through on my TV and the ethereal box.

Pros:Connects the TV through the ethereal box to the headphones

Cons:No directions, so it was a little frustrating because I had never used a Toslink cable and did not know how to connnect it.

Metra ethereal MHX

I made a mistake with my last review. This fiber optic cable is my connection from the Onkyo 6 disc player to my Onkyo receiver. And the sound difference is very noticeable. The other cable is longer and was needed to hide the cable as the short one ran in front of one of my speakers. I have been pleased with Crutchfield for the 20 + years I have dealt with you.

Note: Remove the plastic protectors on the optical cable and on your
equipment. Insert the connectors; they are "keyed" and will only fit one way.

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Crutchfield askedWhy did you buy this?

price
[ Thomas Jan 17, 2019 ]

Good price
[ Mark Dec 16, 2018 ]

This was recommended by Crutchfield with a splitter.
[ Margaret Dec 08, 2018 ]

my stereo does not have up to date connections, but it has one optical, so does my sound bar
[ Gary Stephen Nov 18, 2018 ]

The length fit my application
[ ROY Oct 19, 2018 ]

Recommended by Carter
[ Bernhard Oct 16, 2018 ]

Needed a short "pigtail". Didn't want ANOTHER twistie-tied coil collecting dust behind my equipment.
Also same brand as the splitter I just got.
[ Dennis Oct 11, 2018 ]

Just what I needed at the right price. Paying more for "low jitter design" is nonsense - digital is digital and fiber optic cable is fiber optic cable. Like paying for premium wire - copper is copper!
[ Peter Sep 10, 2018 ]

Technical assistant helped with this. Needed to get my sound system to work with Apple TV and streaming Ne Flix
[ Scott Aug 27, 2018 ]

It was inexpensive and the only 1 meter cable you offered
[ LINDSEY CLYDE Sep 12, 2017 ]

(Denon Receiver 9.2Ch $799)
In Korea, I made an order twice with the payment of the card, but because I was canceled from you, I plan to buy it twice.
[ Yoon Sep 07, 2017 ]

build quality and price combination
[ John Sep 06, 2017 ]

Recommended for my equipment
[ William Aug 22, 2017 ]

Connect CD player to receiver
[ Ross Apr 03, 2017 ]

Need for hookup
[ DENNIS Apr 02, 2017 ]

Link to TV
[ Ernie Mar 31, 2017 ]

I chose this item as it was at the right price and it may be long enough for my needs. I need a long cable as my TV is above my fireplace while all my equipment is in a corner across the room. Hoping it works out for me.
[ Terry Nov 13, 2018 ]

A sound system is only as good as its weakest link :)
[ Gregg Jul 25, 2017 ]

Chosen by sales rep to connect and be compatible with my existing equipment.
[ William Dec 23, 2018 ]

needed a longer cable
[ lou Dec 18, 2018 ]

Good price
[ Mark Dec 16, 2018 ]

Price and reviews
[ Lucas Dec 04, 2018 ]

pricing was too good to pass up on this item.
[ John Nov 18, 2018 ]

I have never used optical digital cables. This is my first. Hope they work with my LG tv and Sony receiver.
[ MICHAEL Nov 17, 2018 ]

The reviews were awesome and i needed one for my denon X4400H
[ Kenneth Oct 25, 2018 ]

Hooking up a sound bar to my TV.
[ E Oct 22, 2018 ]

This was the correct length for a perfect professional fit
[ ROY Oct 19, 2018 ]

Recommended by your advisor CARTER
[ Bernhard Oct 08, 2018 ]

He recommended the brand along with the Soundcast VGtx. I explained my hearing issues and he suggested the VGtx and the make of cable.
Due to the cabinet the tv and other components are in 1 meter is not long enough.
He was very helpful in understanding my problem and finding the best solution. Also is a great member of your team.
[ Slosberg Oct 03, 2018 ]

Need the optical cables long enough to connect the 4 k tv sound back to the amp.
[ Johnathan Dec 17, 2018 ]

To connect my TV audio out to the receiver.
[ RICHARD Nov 24, 2018 ]

This is the best option for me to connect my Sony flat screen tv to a new Sony home theater receiver. It is long enough that I can place the receiver away from the tv and still connect.
[ Amanda4461 Oct 18, 2018 ]

Bought this to make a good optical audio connection from my new Yamaha 5 disk CD C-600 player (purchased from Crutchfield) to my receiver. Only needed a short cable and the price was good. Crutchfield is a great company with excellent customer service!
[ Kim Feb 10, 2018 ]

Correct length I need for a renovation project; reasonably priced; and, I had some chat help from a Crutchfield associate; I trust Crutchfield over the numerous fancy named competitors on Amazon. Shopping here since 2008.
[ Robert Dec 08, 2017 ]

To connect the TV to a receiver? Was I wrong?
[ Thomas E. Nov 26, 2017 ]

3 questions already asked

Check manual for location for port connection for this cable. Once located it's straight forward connecting it to the devices.
Remove protective cap, then orientate cable end to insert correctly.
[ David Jul 05, 2018 ]

The back of the television will have a small digital socket to insert the cable. It will have a red light when you insert it.
[ REGINALD Jul 05, 2018 ]

There is no reason it wouldn't. As far as I know, there is only one type of toslink cable.
[ REGINALD Jul 13, 2017 ]

I believe so if you have an optical output on the sound bar. Most have that available on them.
[ Ross Jul 13, 2017 ]

First off, I am no expert. That being said....I was not sure if I could connect my computer (out) to my Sony DVD player, which had an (in) port. The cable works great!! If your soundbar has an input (SPDIF IN), make sure you are connecting it to (SPDIF OUT), so you are sending the sound to the soundbar. If needed, configure the output device to SPDIF or optical, so the signal is sent on the correct channel. Hope this helps you. Once I configured my computer to send audio out to SPDIF, I was amazed at the sound quality. Great buy here.
[ RICHARD Jul 13, 2017 ]